The message started with useful tidbits, such as the best time to travel (“May-June, for mild weather and less tourists”), pictures of tourist attractions, (Edinburgh Castle Scotch Whisky Experience Royal Botanic Gardens) and top things to do, including a visit to Mirin Leith—a restaurant mentioned by Roberta in the Reel—and Expedia’s “Hidden Gems,” such as the Leith Shore.
This itinerary then combines the classic sights of Edinburgh, such as exploring Princes Street Gardens and walking along The Royal Mile, with “Upscale Scottish cuisine” at The Witchery“, a fantastic restaurant near the Castle or tasting the various stalls at Stockbridge market.
Also, there are some Edinburgh hotel The hotel suggestions include buttons that allow you to book directly with Expedia. They also provide additional details like the star rating of the hotel, its number of Expedia reviews and its price per night. Edinburgh hotel suggestions are included The BalmoralThe Waldorf Astoria, Hotel Indigo, The Scotsman The following are some examples of how to get started: Fingal.
This was a more useful response than the Thailand test. It included a three-day itinerary, a lot of interesting advice, and great hotel suggestions, as well as helpful tips and hidden gems. There were buttons for requesting more information, such as “historical places” or “more foodie locations.” However, users would need to contact Expedia by Facebook Messenger.
It is a great development to be able to book travel on social media. There are still some bugs to be worked out (typos, superficial guides, and lack of relevance for the Instagram Reel). Once these are fixed, this could be an extremely useful tool for travelers who plan a trip.
This article originally appeared on Condé Nast Traveller UK.